I absolutely love this spot. The food is excellent and they keep it novel with weekly specials and…read more a seasonal drink menu. The staff are hard working and friendly, & they do trivia night on Thursday and usually have a band every couple weeks on Saturday nights. The roll up door is definitely a cool touch. Breakfast is available on Fri-Sun and it's the best spot in town IMO. Their avocado toast is really go. They can be pretty busy at times but I've never had an unreasonable wait time... the back of house is as skilled and hardworking as the FOH. They do have a large space to accommodate bigger groups and are kid friendly on the side opposite the bar. There is a variety of seating types- tall tables, short tables and front row seats at the bar to choose from. I would definitely recommend making a trip to downtown Stayton to give this business a try.

I go to a lot of restaurants and this was so unexpectedly top notch. We stopped here randomly on…read morethe way through town and I wish there were more locations just like it. There were so many good options on the menu. Huge menu (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and really quality food. The service was good, friendly, and quick. The restaurant itself was big with high ceilings, open space, plenty of seating. I ordered the lime n coconut rice bowl with seared tuna and it was phenomenal. I also tried the cheeseburger and the mozzarella sticks. Both great. Their ranch seemed homemade which is always a big plus. If anyone is reading this who has ownership, please open a second location in Portland or Bend.

Great little old fashioned Diner in Scio Oregon. Unassuming but very cute inside with a good…read morevariety of items on the menu. All items in our party work good. Very quaint

Relaxed breakfast and lunch restaurant. Service was polite and patient. Helped explain the menu,…read moreand made accommodations for dietary needs. Super helpful young waiters made sure our drinks never emptied. Corner location , popular with seating outside for waiting. And you may need to wait. We had a party of 7, all had a great meal, and bill was only $120! Highly recommended

Best kept secret hole-in-the-wall restaurant…read more After a beautiful hike around Silver Falls, we were famished. So we look up places for lunch. About 30 minutes away, we found this little Thai place, that we weren't 100% certain about, but it had gotten good reviews. So we traveled the 30 minutes to a town called Stayton, an entered this little strip mall, where our chosen place to eat was hiding towards the back. We were a little circumspect. It didn't look all that fabulous from the outside, but we noticed several tables enjoying their food. So we decided to take a chance. And we were so glad we did. We all ordered the pho, and I have to tell you... I have lived in a number of states in the US and a couple places overseas and this was really really good pho. This little gem had really fresh ingredients and we were not disappointed. Unfortunately, for us, because it is so far away from where we live in Portland and Beaverton, it will probably be a long time before we get back here, but if you live in the area or are ever visiting nearby, definitely stop in this little place that no one would look at twice. You'll thank me later.

Just ordered door dash from Davan, great food, loved it. Give it a try. The curry dishes are…read morewonderful.

Went with a friend for the first time recently. I had never even heard of it being that I'm not…read morefrom Stayton, but it was really good. Had a turkey Panini, a half sandwich and some kettle chips. It was very tasty. My friend had a portobello mushroom and she said it was delicious. She had really wanted a piece of their coconut cream pie that she says is fabulous, but they were sold out. Hope to come back again and try it!

Sorry to say, today was the day to try Gardner House. So I Thought. Checked Yelp tonfind something…read moreamazing. Drove out of town just to find a note on the door. Do I have Bad Luck? Or should I have called and not trusted Yelp??

Zena provided fast and efficient service with a friendly smile. She checked on me several times…read morewhile also keeping up with food and drinks on a busy evening. Zena and bartender Quin make Sunday evening dinner and listening to bluegrass a very enjoyable experience.

Lindsey was absolutely amazing tonight! The food was…read moreamazing!!!! Will definitely be back!!

Three of us stopped at Cheers On 1st for lunch. We had heard the it was nice, and I have to say,…read morefor what it is, I am impressed. It is a neighborhood place, only five tables and three banquets, but it has a wide variety of premium beers available, and a full bar. The locals were friendly, our Server / Bartender / Cook, Ginger, was attentive and accommodating. The food was good, we received great service, and the dining area and bar and restroom were super clean. This ain't no dive bar! We ordered Chicken Fried Steak, two eggs (over easy), hash browns and homemade gravy / $9.50; Chef's Salad, iceberg lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, tomato and American and Swiss cheeses / $8.50; and French Toast, two eggs and sausage patty / $7.75. Our Server, Ginger (Go Beavers!), whipped all this out while keeping up with the other customer's orders ... wow, She was flying! Three-Star Food and Five Star Service. Next time, I'll try the burgers.

Okay if you don't mind the local loud-ies on a Friday afternoon. Great service, which makes this…read morelittle hole in the wall a good place to get a brew and a burger. Had the Onion ring burger with tots on the side. Delicious.

Our family loves this place; so much so that my wife has me drive 40 minutes to get it as takeout…read morewhen she wants it. I don't mind; I like them too.... Arriving for our pickup, I found that our food had onions, which my wife is allergic to. They made me new ones, and they were great as always. If you're a fan of Mexican food, this location is a must-visit!

What a great dinner. Food was wonderful , the staff are always so great …read more Great place for a family, or a date, or just a place to have a great meal . Thanks so much .

Great food. Enjoyed crab ragoon to start. I had a very good pork pad ka pro and my husband had…read morechicken red curry. We both enjoyed our dish. Look forward to our next visit!

Aroy-D Thai and & Sushi 122 W Washington St, Stayton, OR…read more97383 https://www.aroydthaifood.com/ A friend suggested this place which is a bit of a drive for us. But we are always up to try a different Thai restaurant. See photos. The vegetables were fresh. The Pad Thai noodles had good flavor. We are use to this dish not being as saucy. The Tom Kha soup was rich. The green curry had a great flavor. Even if you don't like eggplant or zucchini, the pieces are big enough to pick out like I did. No free refills on drinks. A pot of tea will refill the cup 3 times. The establishment is really clean, and the service is fast. This is a good second if one is in the area. We still have our favorite in Salem.

I get pizza here at least twice a month. We are always satisfied and the flavors are great. The…read morestaff here are young, but respectful and friendly. The only drawback to this location is the limited parking. It is in a small strip mall in Stayton that has about 15 parking spaces. Which would be fine, except there is also a Quizno's and a Taco place in the same mall, so parking can be a challenge sometimes.

It's actually pretty decent pizza! The crust is good and the ingredients seem fresh. We've tried…read moreboth the thin and regular crust. The problem is they are inconsistent. One time they give you so little sauce and so little meat or veggies, another time it's like they knew they screwed you last time and you get extra without asking lol. But too many times we have to add stuff. We now get extra tomatoe sauce to be sure since more often than not, they skimp on the tomatoe sauce. We've had the garlic chicken, which is very delicious but very heavy, we may get light on the white sauce next time and extra chicken since there wasn't much chicken. We've had the cowboy, no shortage of meat there! The Canadian bacon pineapple is where they skimp the most on literally everything. But what's there is delicious. Next we will try the veggies pizza. My only other complaint is the vegan cheese. They say they use Violife brand, but tastes worse than my store bought Violife. I compared their Violife shredded mozzarella with mine. Theirs is a slightly different color and much more tart. So if I was vegan, I'd get no cheese and add my own plant based cheese. Though with time I have grown to hate all the dairy free cheeses, I don't know why. Cheese just isn't duplicable I guess. But still, it's good they offer vegan cheese and vegan meat. On Tuesdays, the pizza is cheaper. It's much more than it used to be pre pandemic, but still better value than eating anywhere out, outside of cooking at home.

We were heading to visit family in the area for dinner and were asked to bring dessert. While…read moredriving through Stayton, my wife remembered The Lovin Oven from years ago. We also recalled that there was some connection to Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, which immediately caught our interest. After doing a little research, we discovered there's a deep and fascinating history linking the two businesses. The Lovin Oven began in 1983, when founder Doreen Helmemn operated the bakery out of her home. In 1993, the business expanded into a small storefront in downtown Stayton after being purchased by Mike and Valerie Schultz. Mike, who was formerly a logger, was personally taught cake decorating by the original founder, an origin story that adds to the bakery's charm and authenticity. One of the most interesting details we learned is that The Lovin Oven is the primary baker for Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, a partnership that dates back to the 1980s. That relationship grew even stronger in 2017, when the Schultzes became co-owners of the Konditorei. Many people enjoying desserts at high-end restaurants throughout the region may not realize that their cakes were baked in Stayton. The Lovin Oven is especially well known for its Champagne Raspberry cake, Marionberry cheesecake, and an impressive variety of gourmet bars and cookies. Their menu also includes cakes, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cupcakes, and more, something for just about every dessert preference. The bakery itself is housed in an industrial-style building that includes the production bakery, a storefront, and a small seating area where you can enjoy your treats on site. The outside is a unique with a black painted brick exterior. The customer facing area of the inside is industrial. We picked up a selection of cupcakes to take to dinner and were quickly back on the road. The cupcakes were a hit, everyone loved them, and they disappeared fast. It felt great to share something local with such a rich backstory. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we're glad we stopped. If you find yourself passing through Stayton or looking for high-quality desserts in the Willamette Valley, The Lovin Oven is absolutely worth checking out.

If you haven't tried the lemon cake YOU MUST! It was super moist, very lemony and beautiful. We…read morehad 12 guests who were blown away by the flavor. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. You won't be disappointed by anything at the "lovin' oven"